Little Beaver Campground

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Munising, MI, MI

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (131 reviews)

Season: May through October

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles (64 km) along Michigan’s northern coast. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a great way to relax and enjoy the beauties the lakeshore has to offer.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/little-beaver-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Little Beaver Campground offers rustic camping on Lake Superior's shoreline within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, featuring a scenic six-mile loop hike with access to multiple lakes and a boat launch. Campers praise it as a beautiful, secluded spot suitable for tents and small RVs.

Wildlife alert: American Red Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Eastern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake

Insider tips for Little Beaver Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand Site No. 7 has a large fire pit and is close to vault toilets Site 9 is first-come, first-serve with a babbling brook nearby and short walk into the woods

Skip Little Beaver Campground if: You require electric or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available and most sites lack hookups. You need generator use — generator-free areas are designated throughout the lakeshore. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally.

Best time to visit Little Beaver Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit (Munising, MI), Twelvemile Beach Campground And Cabin (MUNISING , MI), Hurricane River Campground (Munising, MI), Grand Island Cabins (Munising, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Little Beaver Campground

Cell signal at Little Beaver Campground (Munising, MI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles (64 km) along Michigan’s northern coast. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a great way to relax and enjoy the beauties the lakeshore has to offer.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV28 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsNot allowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:You require electric or sewer hookups — only electric hookups available and most sites lack hookupsYou need generator use — generator-free areas are designated throughout the lakeshoreYou're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand

Site No. 7 has a large fire pit and is close to vault toilets

Site 9 is first-come, first-serve with a babbling brook nearby and short walk into the woods

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Red Squirrel, Eastern Chipmunk, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Eastern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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906-387-3700· Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Little Beaver Campground cost per night?+
Little Beaver Campground costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Little Beaver Campground open?+
Little Beaver Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Little Beaver Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Little Beaver Campground?+
Little Beaver Campground can accommodate RVs up to 28 feet.
How do I make reservations at Little Beaver Campground?+
Little Beaver Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Little Beaver Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Little Beaver Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Little Beaver Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Little Beaver Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore Kayak SafetyMunising National Weather ForecastLake Superior Marine ForecastShuttle Service
Data sources on this page
Recreation.govLive site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather ServiceLive hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality APILive AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalistResearch-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen APIToday’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband MapVerizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.orgSunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street ViewCampground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDBADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night4.2 (131)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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